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There are many dates in the upcoming weeks and months
that are available for Mass Intentions. Please contact the
office to arrange for an intention and to get a Mass card.
Parish Staff
Nancy Caro
Sacristan
-
Laura Bell
Head of School
703.759.4129
Maggie Radzik
Head of Pedagogy
703.759.4129
Anson Groves
Dir. of Religious Ed.
Dir of Catholic Youth
703.759.3530
Sharon O’Donnell
Religious Ed Secretary
703.759.3530
Dr. Kimberly Hess
Director of Music
703.759.4350
Richard Webb
General Manager
webb13@gmail.com
703.759.4350
Judy Wood
Parish Secretary
703.759.4350
Jackie Fox
Bulletin Editor
703.759.4350
Guillermo DeLeon
Director of Facilities
703.638.4301
Email address:
deleonscs@gmail.com
Emiro Soto
Maintenance
Rosa Hernandez
Support Staff
Stephen Dolenc
Web Master
stephendolenc
@gmail.com
Sunday, December 20
8:00 a.m.
Kyle Ketchum
10:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
12:00
Shelley Ketchum
Monday, December 21
9:00 a.m.
Siena Academy Staff
Tuesday, December 22
9:00 a.m.
Elizabeth Cinqueqrana
Wednesday, December 23
9:00 a.m.
Barbara Marie Gorlinsky
Thursday, December 24
9:00 a.m.
Lucille Calderazzo
5:30 p.m.
Virginia Stimson
Midnight
Pro Populo
Friday, December 25 Christmas
10:00 a.m
Maryellen Smith
12:00 a.m.
John & Anna Ochs
Saturday, December 26
9:00 a.m.
The Seippel Family
5:30 p.m. Special Intention
READINGS AND CELEBRATIONS FOR THE WEEK
Sunday December 20 – 4th Sunday in Advent
Mi 5:1-4a, Ps 80 Heb 10:5-10, Lk 1:39-45
Monday December 21 – Weekday in Advent
Sg 2:8-14, Ps 33, Lk 1:39-45
Tuesday December 22 – Weekday in Advent
1 Sm 1:24-28, (Ps) 1 Sm 2:1,4-8, Lk 1:46-56
Wednesday December 23 – Weekday in Advent
Mal 3:1-4,23-24, Ps 25, Lk 1:57-66
Thursday December 24 – Weekday in Advent
2 Sm 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16, Ps 89, Lk 1:67-79
Christmas Vigil
Is 62:1-5, Ps 89, Acts 13:16-17,22-25, Mt 1:1-25
Christmas Midnight Mass
Is 9:1-6, Ps 96, Ti 2:11-14, Lk 2:1-14
Christmas Day
Is 52:7-10, Ps 98, Heb 1:1-6, Jn 1:1-18
Saturday December 26 – Stephen, First Martyr
Acts 6:8-10;7:54-59, Ps 31, Mt 10:17-22
Pray for the Sick and Homebound of our Parish
Elaine Elizabeth Abraham, Joshua Basile, Bryan Cox, Flora
DeLeon, Betsabe de Soto, Marjorie Dolak,
Christa Drummond, Larry Dublin, Marilyn Flynn,
Jackie Fox, Danny Frey, Brian Hack, Elizabeth Hooten,
Marjorie Horan, Carol McCarty, Susan McQuade,
Canon Craig Merkel, Peter Milchalski, David Murphy,
Fr. Paul Richardson, William Schrepel, Murray Schooner,
Lien Shinta, John Spencer, Cris Ternisky, Abby Trepacz,
Ana Laura Valdez, Anthony Yantiss, Dona Curry, Tom
Case, Dianne Burrell, Joan Keller.
Pray for Those Who have Fallen Asleep in Christ
James Anthony, Maryann Barron, Philip Calanchini,
Joe Cassella, Bill Corr, Joseph Dunne, Bill Hale,
Mary Elizabeth Jones, Cynthia Randall, Victor Wouters,
Marie Cattaro, Virginia Stimson.
Pray for our Armed Forces Personnel
Patrick Bouchoux, Jordan Bowren, Dane Doocy, Brendan
Dunne, Mark Falcon, Christopher Frediani, Michael Holtz,
Brian Horn, Kathleen Mahoney, Josh Moore,
Matthew O’Neil, Mathew Rowell, Justin Smallwood
Annual Christmas Open House
Father Drummond will be hosting the Parish
Christmas Open House. All parishioners are
cordially invited to attend this annual event.
The date to save is Wednesday, December
23
rd
. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m., at
the Rectory.
Ring in the New Year with God
Eucharistic Holy Hour from 11 -12 New Year’s
Eve. Benediction at Midnight!
“Our” Seminarians
Please keep our Seminarians in your prayers as they
continue their studies. They would be more than happy
to receive some encouraging words.
Deacon Mick Kelly / Brian McAllister (parishioner)
Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary
16000 Old Emmitsburg Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727-7797
Mike Isenberg / Nick Barnes
North American College
00120 Vatican City State
Europe
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The
Blessed Sacrament
THIS IS MY BODY – THIS IS MY BLOOD
Over 50 Group
.
Catholic Youth Organization
Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Hour
The Church and the world have a great need of
Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament
of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to
meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of
faith, and ready to make reparation for the great faults
and crimes of the world. May our adoration never
cease. – John Paul II
To sign up for adoration or for information regarding
adoration please contact Diane Cieslak 703.678.3919.
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration begins after the 9:00
a.m. Mass on Wednesday and ends with reposition of
the Blessed Sacrament at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday.
24 hour Eucharistic Adoration also begins after the
9:00 a.m. Mass on every First Friday of the month and
ends with reposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8:55
a.m. on Saturday.
Holy Hour is Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
Please note no there is no Adoration or Holy Hour
Wednesday December 23
rd
& 30
th
Consider This Opportunity to Serve!
The Knights of Columbus are the largest Catholic Men
fraternal organization – are you a Knight?
For information please contact Kevin Trissell at
703.464.8393 or trissellkofc@verizon.net
The Knights of Columbus News
2010 Trips
March 5 –“Philadelphia Flower Show: – The theme is
Passport To The World, which takes you on a
breathtaking floral trip around the world: India, The
Netherlands,
April 14 – Sight & Sound in Lancaster will present its
newest show “Joseph” the inspiring journey and
restoration of his family especially important in today’s
world. Sound track with 14 original songs, 30 foot high
Egyptian palace on a 300 foot stage that wraps around
three sides of the audience. A wonderful buffet at
Miller’s included. Do not miss this outstanding show
$89 complete.
Membership in the Club is not required to travel with us!
Please call the following for more information and/or
registration. Mary Ann at 703.404.8677 or Connie at
703.759.2939
Office of Religious Education
“Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he
is old he will not depart from it” – Proverbs 22:6
The Office of Religious Education is closed on Fridays
Please see the CYO bulletin board for all upcoming
events
Senior CYO – 8
th
– 12
th
grade
Meetings on the first Sunday of the month 6–8 p.m.
Junior CYO – 4
th
– 7
th
grades
Meetings on the first Friday of the month 6-8 p.m.
2009 – 2010 Adult Bible Study Series
Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
We will meet in Bishop Justs Hall
Bring a Bible; bring a friend; save a soul! A light breakfast
will be served.
January 2010
The Epistles of St. John & Pope Benedict’s “God is Love”
Spring 2010
Revelation, The Apocalypse of St. John
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
CCD Class Calendar
December
21,22 All classes in session
28,29 No classes
January
4,5
All classes in session
11,12 All classes in session
18
No Monday classes
19
All Tuesday classes in session
25,26 All classes in session
Other Important Dates
February
20
First Penance at 9:00 a.m.
March
13
Boys retreat for Holy Sacrament of Confirmation
20
Girls retreat for Holy Sacrament of Confirmation
May
15
Mass of First Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.
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Siena Academy News
Mission Statement
Our mission is to give glory to God and to assist parents
in the role as primary educators of their children by
offering specially prepared environments founded upon
the principles made by Dr. Maria Montessori..
eScrip
Do you shop online for Christmas presents?
If so, please support Siena Academy (ID number:
500003075) by using the eScrip Online Mall. Shop at over
1,000 of your favorite online merchants and earn up to 16%
for Siena Academy. Enroll with www.escrip.com., click on
Online Mall logo at www.escrip.com and then shop at your
favorite brand name store and automatically donate to our
group. Vendors include eBay, Nordstrom, Barnes and
Noble, The Home Depot, Toys R Us, Disney among others.
Recycle Your Old Cell Phones
Do you have old laptops, ipods, or cell phones? Printer
toner cartridges or inkjet cartridges? You can donate these
at the conveniently located eScrip bin in the Narthex of the
Church. Please make sure the laptops are bootable and
have the power cords with them if we want to get credit.
Accessories such as external drives are not needed or
accepted. Thanks for your support! If there are questions
please contact Betsye Richardson at betsyer@verizon.net.
Bereavement Support Group
In the Diocese & Other Events
Website: www.arlingtondiocese.org
“Some white-collar jobs are just more
challenging than others”
Please pray for Bishop Loverde,
Fr. Drummond and all of our Priests
From the Office of Vocations
Are you seeking “knowledge and full insight
to help you determine” your vocation in Christ
as a priest, deacon or in consecrated life?
Call Father Brian Bashista (703) 841-2514,
or write: b.bashista@arlingtondiocese.org
.
St. Catherine of Siena
Bereavement Support Group
invites you to join us on Tuesday,
December 22
nd
at 7:30 p.m. in
Padre Pio Hall in a discussion of
coping with our losses through
the holidays. Any questions
please call Nancy Tanner
703-757-0045
THANK YOU
The Nicaragua Committee and Monsignor Urbina
from Our Sister Parish in Nicaragua says to St.
Catherine's of Siena "Thank you very much for
the $1000 donation from our poor box. He said
that they will have a very good meal for the
children's feeding center this Christmas."
New Year Mass Schedule
Solemnity Blessed Virgin Mary,
The Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil – December 31
st
5:30
Holy Hour – December 31
st
11 p.m.
Benediction – December 31
st
12 p.m.
New Year’s Day – January 1, 2010
Mass – 10 a.m. & 12 noon
Parish Office will be closed:
December 24, 25 & January 1, 2010
United Way/Combined Federal Campaign
Let your workplace giving support the services of
Catholic Charities throughout the Diocese of Arlington.
Select United Way #8055 or CFC #24770 as your
designated charity when you make your donations.
Catholic Charities serves 21 counties in northern
Virginia through a soup kitchen, Christ House on
Wheels food delivery program, counseling, homeless
shelter, adoption program, senior center, and other
programs (www.ccda.net).
Help After Abortion
Are you experiencing feelings of shame, guilt, regret
and sadness? Have you lost a child to abortion?
Contact Project Rachel post-abortion healing
ministry for confidential referrals to trained clergy,
professional counselors, retreats and/or aftercare
gatherings at
(703) 841-2504 or www.arlingtondiocese.org/rachel .